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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-23
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witness, or the relative or friend with whom
such witness usually resides, shall be en-
titled to attend at such inquiry.
az The resident magistrate holding an
inquiry under this section shall himself con-
duct sHch Inquiry, and shall not permit any
other person 10 question or examine any wit
ness.
The first additional provision was
inserted at the instance of Mr.. Ma
rum. The second and fifth provisions
and the two concluding sections were
inserted at the instance of Mr.. Healy,
and the fourth provision at the in.
stance Of Mr.. Healy with amendments
by the government. In this fourth
provision, it will be seen, according to
the dlalt, that the solicitor Is to be re-
turned fer trial in addition to his
client,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-23
DIR. X. l.. LASKI.

Physician, Surgeon and AcoOuebst.
REsIDEEcE AND OFFICE.
%43 M3iD Street, Near DaatO~
TsIgnhona Ma 70
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-23
JACKSON, TENN.
The ROn. James O'ConnOP Dies
Very Suddenly.
IcPROIAL TO rHE AfBEAL. I

JACKSON, TENN, May 22.--The Hon.
James OOonnoF, one of our purest and
best men, who has been a citizen Of
Jack son for thirty-fve years, died sod
denly of hemorrhage last night, sged
sixty.nine gears. Decessed was at one
time q prominent merchant here. He
was eK-msyor of the city, was mem-
Der Of the Masonic fraternity, G knight
Templar and at the time Of hig death
treasurer Of the Board Of Trustees of
the Southwestern Baptist university
of this city.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-23
Skeletons OF British Prisoners I'm
eRrthed.

BErHLEHEM, Pa, May 22-While
workmen we're eEcavating for a new
building in West Bethlehem yester-
day morning they uncovered six skel-
etons Of Revolutionary soldiers believ-
ed to have been British prisoners who
died in hospital at this place during
the war for independence. Hundreds
died and were buried on the hill west
Of the town.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-23
AUCTION SALE ON THE PREMISES

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National Republican., 1887-12-05
THE COURT RECORD.

Court IN General Term-Cniei Justice Bing-
ham and Justices Hagner and James As.
signment for lo-day--Nos. 10, 6l, 81, So, 81.
Circuit Court-Justico CoX.-Bowievs. Hume;
demurrer to declaration oyerruled and ten
days given to plead. Aldenburg VS., Pohl; or.
der for security for costs or deposit of S25. Kit
chen VS.. Denny; suit dismissed on motion.
Howell Grant Il Co. VS.. Meyer ct al: motion
for bill of particulars granted. Clssell " Co.
VS.. Baltz; motion for judgment granted, Paine
VS.. Collins; motion for judgment granted for
500. ReXHnder VS.. Brooke ct al Judgment by
default against Brooke only, Homer X Co. VS..
Mitchell; Judgment by default. Horstmaun Il
Son VS.. Mitchell; Judgment by default, Leh-
man vs. Follen; motion to apply funds over.
ruled. Schimmel IL Co. VS.. Haycock iuig-
ment by default. Manning VS. Bovine; motion
for security for costs granted Richardson VS..
B. IL o. X. r. Co.; motion Tor security for costs
ordered set aside Tor costs $50 to be deposited.
AsslgnmentaNos. 81, 70, 43, 80, p, %, 20, 27,
2S, l019, 9S, 30.
Equity Court-Justice Merrick-In re James
Reeves, luuatic; inquisition confirmed and
Harriet F.. Reeves appointed committee. No
Criminal Court-Justice Montgomery JAS.
L. Davis and William Davis false pretenses:
both arraigned and pleaded not guilty. Charles
King and Harry Ages, housebreaking In day;
both pleaded not guilty. George Adams. lar
ceny from the person; pleaded not guilty. Jas.
r. McKenney and Robert l.. Keyser, larceny
Keyser arraigned and pleaded not guilty. No
assignment.
National Republican., 1887-12-05
Persevorence Lodge Meeting.

After an adjournment over one meeting
night to accom- modate the grand lodge
with the most pleasant hall in which It ever
held a session, Perseverance Lodge OF Good
Tcmplars and visitors from sister lodges In
goodly numbers met In Elks' Hall last Sat
urday evening and opened the winter sea-
son with a genuine prophecy Of still greater
achievements by thisRsolld lodge, so con.
splcuous for the model character Of Its
work. Every officer was present and four
new members were Initiated. The practl-
cal charity permeatlng the order was ex-
empliaed In a generous contribution for an
afflicted and worthy brother present from
Virginia. Arrangements were made for
securing a movable curtain to enable the
artist corps Of the lodge to present still
greater attractions In the good OF the order
exercises, Grand Vice Templar Julia Mar
tin, of Clements Lodge, announced ben
lows Hall on Eighth street southeast. A
member announced an open meeting this
week by George w. Salter Lodge,
and the chair announced a benefit
entertainment for st. Patrick's Total
Abstinence Society at Carroll In.
stitute Hall, where Columbia Lodge OF
the /. o. e.. T., the evening before re.
ceived an entertainment, In the report OF
which the vocal solos by that sweet singer
and generous friend OF the fraternal so.
ciety, Prof. whipple, were inadvertently
overlooked. Sisters Phillips and Brook
field, OF the good Of the order committee,
presented the following programme, au.
nounced by their request by Marshal
Frear; An inspiritlng piano solo, by
Sister Brook6eld; sweet and inspiring
song, by Sister Phillips; recitatlons, pa
thetic and numerous, by Sister Cutter, oI
Morning Star Lodge, Daisy Humphrey, Of
Clements, and Josie Lee entertaining
remarks by Brothers Taylor and Langvolt
and Cheeks, Of Anchor Lodge, and Sistei
| Martin, of Clements.
National Republican., 1887-12-05
Juven,Ie Tenple Proceedings.

At the suggestion made last Sunday week
by General Superintendent Russell, Star Of
Hope Juvenile Temple adjourned over its
meeting yesterday to allow temple dele
cation to attend tue Finch memorial meet.
ing In Mount Vernon Place Church. Under
escort OF Superintendent BolliDger the tenn
pie in numbers aggregating about one.
quarter as many as there were adult Good
Templars present attended the services.
The little folks were highly edited and In.
structed by the address OF one OF the
speakers, Mr.. II. d. Moulton, who outlined
In felicitous manner the childhood and
youth OF the deceased leader OF the Good
Templar hosts, and appealed most strongly
to all healthful aspirations for career Of
honor and usefulness. Silver Star Juvenile
Temple was represented by Superintendent
Shoemaker and number Of It's adult sup.
porters. and Undine Juvenile Temple, COM
posed largely Of members of a Sunday
school In session at that hour, was repre-.
seDted by its superintendent, Mrs. Emma
Bishop.
Undine Juvenile Temple had a pleasant
meeting Saturday evening. Among those
who volunteered In the good or the order
exercises were Emma Bishop and Minnie
Reid in vocal duet; Eddie Rose in read
ing, and May Aaron and Daisey Kelly in
charming recitations.
National Republican., 1887-12-05
THE SMALL THINGS OF A DAY.
Minor Occurrences in aud About tns
CITY.

CITY.
The December term of the criminal court
commences today.
., A large American flag has been thrown 70
the breeze over the club house of the Republi-
can National League.
"Rose Mount" Capt j. S. Bradford's coun.
try seat on the Hardwood road, was destroyed
by fire last Saturday morning.
The Ohio Democrats met last Saturday night
at room "a, CorcOran Building, and organized
club for the coming campaign.
Mrs. Charlotte Barber has flied an answer to
the bill other husband, Charles y. Barber, for
divorce, denying the charges made by him.
District Attorney Riddle, in an elaborate
opinion decides that the iire.escape law Is de-
teotive, and suggests remedies to make 1t per-
feet.
The commissioners have modified the liquor
regulation so that hereafter cases OF conviction
against dealers before June last Will not ope.
rate against the application, as has been done.
John Stewart, colored,was caught in the front
paIlor of Mrs. Lyddanes residence; / street,
Dyer, and locked up as suspicious character.
call has been extended by the yestry Of
st. Johns Church, Georgetown, to Rev. Mr.
Register, of Christ Church, Baltimore, and he
will preach in the church on the morning OF
the 18th instant
Herbert Bohnke, the Badensburg road
Saturday for assault on his wife. Thomas Hell
| muth was held for the grand jury for shooting
Bohnke, who Is his stepfather.
Dennis Contee, colored, Saturday morning,
received a severe fracture of the left leg by
| the falling of his horse on Pennsylvania ave
| nue., near First street northwest. He was
| taken to Providence Hospital.
There is ground for believing that the United
States and the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
| pany will harmonic their differences growing
| out of locating an abutment of the Eastern
| branch bridge, and shat the suit brought Will
| be dismissed.
About Gas o'clock Saturday night James
| Crafty, white man, fell from d car corner of
| Filth ard o streets northwest, receiving
| injuries about the face and head, He was re-
| moved to his home, 1901 Wlloughby street. in
| the patrol wagon.
National Republican., 1887-12-05
suborbnn building Association, 7O6 SUI 81. n.
Lodge Meetings Tonight,

bOuBe meetlnEb lO-NlEnts
The following lodges meet tonight at the
places namcd:'
Masonic Potomac No. 6, Georgetown; b. b.
French, No. 10. Masonic Temple; Anacostla
No. n, Anacostia; Pentalphn, No, %, Ma
sonic Temple: Eureka r, A. Chapter No. 8.
3oS Eleventh street northwest
/. o. o. f.-Beacon, No -, Odd Fellows
Hall; Excelsior, No. II, Odd Fellows Hail.
Harmony, No. o. Eighth.stree Hall, East Wash.
ington; Onion, No. II, Third street aud Penn
sylyania avenue; Naomi, No. !, d. of r.,
Moore's Hall, Ninth street.
Knights Of Pythias-C -Calanthe, No. IL, Penn.
sylvania avenue and Ninth street northwest;
Equal, No. IL, 3li Eighth street northwest;
Harmony, No. 2l, Thirteen.and-a-half street
and Pennsylvania avenue northwest.
G. A: R.-Jas. A. Garfield, No. 7, lil2 Penn
sylvania avenue,
Knights of nonor-Potomac. No. 1924.
!. .. of R.-Heber Tent, No. 10, Georgetown.
20. r. M.-osage, No.6 1923 Seventh street
northwest,
10. M.-Potomac, No. Q, 600 g street north
west: Harmony, No, 10, Hilton Hall, Seventh
and ID streets northwest
Knights Of the Golden Eagle-Monarch No.
., Elks' Hall, 902 Pennsylvania avenue.
National Congressional, No. 2O3, 1000
G street northwest.
Union Veterans Union-John A. Logan, No.
2, Veterans Hall, 923 + street.
Sons of Jonadab-lnvinCible, No. Z, Acad-
emy Hall, Georgetown.
!. o. G. T.-Friendship, No. IL, Wimot
Hall, corner Eighth and / streets northeast.
Anchor Lodge, No. 1S, st. Georges Hall,
Eleventh street, between Z and f streets north.
west,
National Republican., 1887-12-05
Robberies Reported.

The following robberies have been reported
10 the Police: Ernest Adams, 22G Thirteenth
treet northeast, gold.plated watch and
chain, gray overcoat, suit of clothes, and a
netcale shirt; William Adamson, 2O6 Ninth
street northwest diagonal cloth overcoa,,
northeast, house entered and a silver watch
and sl5 in money stolen: Margaret Hart, 3l3
street northeast, q black cashmere shawl
valued at 50; Mrs. Middonr, 9Oi Fourteenth
BILE scarf, value, $40: Elphon2o Youngs. 498
Ninth street, store entered and money drawer
robbed of SIS; Francis A. Gray, i2l Fourth
street northwest, long sack overcoat pair of
gloves, and handkerchief, value, S5; James
Hughes, III Second street northwest two brl-
dies, value. So.
National Republican., 1887-12-05
Suburban Building Association, FOG S.h st. n.
Childrsn,s ChrIstmas Club.

The Children's Christmas Club held the
first me citing this season Saturday after
noon at the Franklin school building, and
a merry troop Of little ones greeted Mrs.
order. Owing to the limited attendance
the meeting adjourned until next Saturday
at the same time and place, when officers
will be elected for the ensuing year, and
badges distributed emitting each little one
to admission to the Christmas dinner OF the
club, to be given on the 2Sth.
National Republican., 1887-12-05
suburban Building Association, 700 8th st. NV
Additional Pullman Sleeping Car Be
tween Chicago and Washington and
Washington and PittsburC,

The passenger department OF the Pennsylva.
mia Railroad Company announces that, COM
mencing Dec. o, the Pullman Buffet Sleeping
Car now running from Chicago to Pitsburg on
day express No. 8, leaving Chicago at 3:l5 p.
m. daily, will run through to Baltimore and
Washington. twill be returned to Chicago on
p. m. and Baltimore 0:l5 p. m. daily.
The car now running on fast line No. 4 be-
tween Pittsburg and Washington will be re-
tained in service as at present, and will be re-
turned to Pittsburg on Pacific Express No. 3,
leaving Washington 1000 p. m. and Baltimore
100 p m. daily.
National Republican., 1887-12-05
Marriage LicenHes.

The following marriage licenses have been
issued; Theodore D. Wilson and Cora s. Hub
bard: Frank Brazool and Harriet Hall; Robt.
A. Kelly and Minnie A. Lambden; Penn
Richardson and Rosa Hayes, both OF Prince
George county, Md; Edward Gaines OF Essex
county, Md, and Martha White, of this city;
Henry b. Scott and Catherine e. Scott, both OF
Charles county, Md; Lorenzo Rickes and
Annie Banch; Wm Miller and Lena Wosser.
man.
National Republican., 1887-12-05
CITY ITEMS.

ROWLAND DENTAL ASSOCIATION, I'll Four
and-a-half street northwest, three doors north
Of Pennsylvania avenue. L. p. Rowland, M.
and mechanical dentists. Extraotions, under
nitrous oxide, so cents each tooth, and only so
cents.extra for gas, whether one or a number
Of teeth are extracted at the same sitting.
persons. Artificial teeth 81 per set. Gold,
smalgam, and white filings Inserted In the
best manner. All work warranted first class.
National Republican., 1887-12-05
Fireproof Record Hall Wanted.

1t is said that In his annual report Secre-
tary Fairchild will recommend to Congress
the construction of fireproof hall of
records, In which to preserve the constantly
increasing and perishable archives of the
different departments. They are very val
liable, and such place for their custody is
badly needed.
National Republican., 1887-12-05
Natures Own True Laxative,

The delicious flavor and health properties of
the need OF an agreeable and effective laxative
the California Fig Syrup Co. commenced a
few years ago to manufacture n concentrated
Syrup OF Figs which has given such general
bitter drastic liver medicines and cGthartics
hitherto in use. If Costive or bilious try It,.
For sale in 90 cent and 81 bottles by all lead
ing druggists.
National Republican., 1887-12-05
Suburban Building Association, FOG Sth st. n. W.
Tho biological Society.

The first meeting Of the Biological Society
this season was held in the assembly hail of
the Corcoran Club, corner of Madison Pace
and II street northwest. Saturday evening, with
IL large attendance OF members. Several in-
te1esting papers were presented and dis
National Republican., 1887-12-05
Diamonds as Nmas Presents.

Solitaire diamond studs from $40 up.
solitaire diamond earrings from Sl5 up.
Flower earrings, diamond centers, so.
Flower lace pins, diamond csnters, sl2
Flower scarf pins diamond canters, Sc,
Solitaire diamond Tiogs from $40 up.
Cluster diamond rings from so up.
We impert all our diamonds, and guarantee
A saving of 25 per cent.
Il. HARRIS IL Co., i32 9Th ST.
National Republican., 1887-12-05
Suburban Building Association, FOG sth st. n. W
Death of Mr.. II. MI. st.nton

Mr.. Francis NJ. Stanton, who has been for sevs
eral years past the head clerk of the furniture
establishment of Mr.. Henry o. Towles, on d
street, near Eleventh, died at his residence, in
Georgetown, last Friday, after an illness Of
five weeks of typhoid fever. His funeral will
take place at O'clock this morning from Holy
Trinity Church.
National Republican., 1887-12-05

The following building permits have been
issued; Edward L. Don't, to huild house cor
ner of Thirty-third and X streets, to cost s2O,-
COO; George GessiOrd, to erect eight brick houses
in an alley, to cost 81 ,6OO
National Republican., 1887-12-05
At the Howard House.

There can be secured at this elegantly fur
nished hotel located at the corner of Sixth
street ana Pennsylvania avenue; large and
well-lighled aud ventilated rooms at reason
able rates. Those in search of quarters would
90 wen to examine those offered at this house.
National Republican., 1887-12-05
Suburban Building Association, 7O6 Sth st. n. "
Steam and Street Railroads.

The report of the Senate subcommittee on
steam and street railroads will be prepared by
Senator ingalls,. The report will not be in
perfect accord with the recommendations of
either the committee of One Hundred or the
District commissioners, but Senator ingalls,
thinks 1t will be satisfactory to the public.
National Republican., 1887-12-05

DELICATE d!seages of either sex
radically cured. Send 10 cents In stamus for
book. Address Worlds Dispensary Medical
Association, Buffalo N. Y
National Republican., 1887-12-05
Columbia Athletic Club Contests.

boiumpiH hihieuo Oiu" cO"to''9'
The pool and billiard contests between
the members OF the Columbia Athletic
Club were finished last Saturday night
There were three classes, first, second, aud
third. The prizes for the first class we're
handsome silver head umbrellas; for sec.
ond class beautifully finished rosewood
billiard cues, and for third class canes with
silver heads Of unique design. Mr.. r. Y.
Sims captured the first prize for pool; Mr.
II. G. Towers, second, and Alexander
Grant, third. Mr.. Archie May won the
first prize for billiards.
National Republican., 1887-12-05
suburban building Association, 700 8th st, n. W.
Ordered TO stand Trial,

The grand jury last Saturday found indict.
ments against the following parties; J. W.
WelCh, cruelty TO child r. A. Robinson forg.
try; II, j, Ennis and W. L. shreeye, printing
,ACGne pictures.
National Republican., 1887-12-05

"ALDRRNEY DAIRY WAGONS. Fresh Alder
ney Butter churned every morning and deliv-
cred in " pound "Ward' prints, at 40 cents per
pound. Also cottage cheese, 8 cents per ball;
buttermilk. cents per quart. and sweet milk
at cents per quart.
National Republican., 1887-12-05

FoR family use no beer is better than the
Faust from the Anheuser- Brewing
Association. Try 1t, and be convinced. Of
flee corner First and Virginia avenue SOUTH
west. Phone Ss9-5. Frank Sohwarz, manager.
National Republican., 1887-12-05

Holiday Dress Patterns.
WOODWARD & LorHRop
offer $500 Holiday Dress
Patterns, consisting Of Prints,
Century Cloths, Serges,
Repps, Twilled Cashmere,
&C., &c.,
Atsoc, oCc, sl.25, $3.50, sl.75, 50, $3.50.
In order TO display these
Dress Patterns to the best
advantage, we have arranged
them on wide tables on
fourth floor, where selections
can be made with comfort.
Adjoining, our customers
will find our elegantly ar
ranged
Blanket Department.
Whlcn we nave JUST replen-
ished with many low-priced
goods.
In order to close out one
line of high-grade California
Blankets, we have made the
following liberal reductions:
$3.50.
,Spairs l2-4 California Blankets, from sl25o
To $40.
2 pairs 124 California Blankets. from SIS to
$3.50.
i pair 1874 California Blankets, from SIS to
These are all high grade, elegant quality
blankets, and prices made especially low to
close out quickly,
Fourth floor; two elevators.)
WOODWARD & LOTHROP,
1913 F Street N. w.
National Republican., 1887-12-05

BERKELEY, pure rye whisky, the best on
the market for the price, 81 per gallon, 81 q
quart, and 80 cents q pint, 25 cents a sample
bottle, TbRrp, 618 II street northwest.
National Republican., 1887-12-05

LADIES hunting case watches, solid gold.
handsomely engraved stemwinders, sis; worth
S25. X. HARRIS & Co., 432 9TH 81.
National Republican., 1887-12-05
TURNED up

The cold snap that every
merchant has been looking
for.
Last week we advertised
heavy Winter Specialties
with spring weather at our
heels. Our line did not
move as we had hoped ;
therefore we place the same
before you for another week.
1t is a good card for the
buyer as we'll as for us.
lO.i White Blankets, per pair, 69c.
l0i White Wool Blankets, Weighing pounds,
99c.
1914 White Wool Blankets, still heavier, sl,3o.
1O.i Gray Blankets, zoe,
1914 Gray Blankets, still better, 00c.
10I Silver Gray Blankets. Sl,20.
10.1 Irish Freize, sl.2i.
Combination Lap and Horse Blanket, e9c
Striped Wool Lap Robes, 81. 20.
lid Fine Satine Comforts, Sl.9o.
ll-i French Satine Comforts, $3.50.
The above are our Spe-
cialties in Bed Covering.
Hemp Carpet, 12I9c.
5-S Stair Carpet, 12lac.
5-S Heavy Venetian Carpet, 2jc.
Heavy Homemade Rag Carpet, 2jc.
Three styles Of Two-ply Ingram, 25c.
100 dozen French Holland Shades, patent
rollers, 25c.
500 Curtain Poles, brass mounted, 1oc.
10 Gross Lace Curtain Chains, 1Oc.
Five Big Things in Ladies'
Wraps.
Ladies Black BOucle Newmarkets, all sizes,
Ladies' Russian Circulars, fur trimmed, $3.50.
Ladies' Black Berlin Twill Newmarkets, as.
trachan trimmed, si.I; -
hoods, very nobby, 1924.
Ladies' Fancy Plaid Rag ans, 5000.
From Our Dress Goods Stock.
so pieces Dark Dress Ginghams, 6IEc.
30inch All-wool Homespun Plaids, 35o.
Fancy Plaid Flannel for Children's wear,
Aii.wool Stripe Elderdown, 43c.
36-lnch Mixed Novelties, all wool, 45c.
45.inch silk and Wool Cashmere, Henrietta
finish, in jet and blue black, 75c.
Our Worsted Specialtles,
Tobogpans, 23c.
Infants Drawer Leggins, i3c.
Childrens' Hand.Knit Leggins SIC.
Misses Hand-Knit Leggins, i3c.
ladies Hand Knit Leggins, i3c.
Childrcn's Mitts, 10c.
Misses Mitts, 16c.
Ladies' Wits, 23c.
Ladies NJ it's, open worked tops, d3c.
children. Plush Caps all shapes, 81. .25, 81, 40,
sl.99, and s2.?5; perfect gems.
In calling don't fail to visit
our Shoe Department.
DOUBLE
COMBINATION STORE,
1241 and 1913 llth st. s. E.
30 Our store will be open every evening
throughout the month of December until 0
National Republican., 1887-12-05

LELAND HOTEL, Chicago.
National Republican., 1887-12-05
Suiiding Permits.

suburban DuIldIng Association, zoo 8th St. n. W.
National Republican., 1887-12-05
The above are our Spe-
cialties in Bed Covering.

Hemp Carpet, 121Sc.
5-S Stair Carpet, 12Isc.
5-8 Heavy Venetian Garrett, 2jc.
Heavy Homemade Rag Carpet, 2jc.
Three styles Of Two-ply Ingram, 25c
rollers, 25c.
500 Curtain Poles, brass mounted, 19c.
10 Gross Lace Curtain Chains, 1Oc.